Proteas Women’s cricket team has received a welcome boost ahead of their upcoming tour of India.

The destructive opening batter Tazmin Brits has been named in the One-Day International, and the Test squad for the tour of seven games.

Recently the Klerksdorp-born Brits underwent surgery to repair damage to her knee, and there were concerns that she wouldn't be fit for the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup in Bangladesh.

The seasoned allrounder Chloé Tryon hasn't recovered from her back injury, while Lara Goodall and Ayanda Hlubi are both injured.

The new interim coach, Dillon du Preez, said they are excited to be heading to the subcontinent, and taking into account the outcome of their series against Sri Lanka there is room for improvement.

“Everyone's excited and looking forward to the tour to India. So far, preparation has been great. We had a big focus on options against spin and it was good to see the buy-in from the team.

“We also have new management involved, so this would be a great opportunity for them to find their feet before we come back and start our preparation for the World Cup.

“The key for us would be to assess the conditions as soon as possible, be calm under pressure and try and play key moments in the game better than the opposition. We all know a series against India in India will always be tough.

“Looking at our previous series against Sri Lanka, as a team we agreed that we need to improve and be more consistent in our overall execution.”

The first One-Day International will be played on 16 June in Bengaluru.

Proteas Women ODI and Test Squad - Laura Wolvaardt (captain), Anneke Bosch, Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Mieke de Ridder, Sinalo Jafta, Marizanne Kapp, Ayabonga Khaka, Masabata Klaas, Sune´ Luus, Eliz-Mari Marx, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Tumi Sekhukhune, Nondumiso Shangase, ?Delmi Tucker

Morgan Piek OFM Sport